The BBC has asked Fifa president Gianni Infantino if he has the support of football’s South American governing body, Conmebol. The Fifa head has faced multiple calls to resign after his highly controversial attempt to sell private stakes in the World Cup, which he later abandoned. Infantino, who did not answer the BBC’s questions, was […]
Continue ReadingPolice Colonel Thadsakorn Konthong said that the gun and bullets used in the attack belonged to the teen’s grandfather, with an initial inspection finding signs that the firearm had been searched for inside the grandfather’s bedroom. International and local media have reported that the gun was legally registered and had a permit. Thailand has one […]
Continue ReadingTrump signed two executive orders, a written order issued by a president to the federal government which does not require congressional approval, on Thursday. One expands the existing definitions of non-citizens whose children are not eligible for birthright citizenship. It prevents the automatic citizenship of babies born in the US to two non-citizen parents if […]
Continue ReadingThe label said Laforteza has been receiving “the utmost support” and consulting medical professionals, and has been advised to dedicate time to “extended rest and ongoing care to ensure a full recovery”. “While Sophia herself is eager to perform alongside her members, the health, safety, and long-term well-being of our artists will always remain our […]
Continue ReadingA rare eastern imperial eagle has been rescued from animal traffickers and released back into the wild in Serbia after months in captivity. After leaving the nest last year, Feliks was caught in Syria by poachers who eventually demanded a ransom – which was refused. After protracted talks the bird was taken to a wildlife […]
Continue ReadingAbout 30 years ago, the tea chest was uncovered during renovations and the books – including the overdue one – were given to Simmons for safekeeping. But it wasn’t until about a fortnight ago that he went through some of the books in greater detail. “I looked inside the front cover and, lo and behold, […]
Continue ReadingAt least seven people have died after a 14-year-old boy shot and killed his grandparents and then opened fire on a school in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok. Authorities say the suspect, who was a student at the school, used a handgun belonging to his grandfather in the attacks, before turning the gun on himself. BBC South […]
Continue ReadingOne of the largest criminal networks smuggling drugs and people in the western Mediterranean has been dismantled, authorities have said. Europol said 78 people were arrested in Spain and Algeria in a bust of the network, that is also linked to other criminal activities including “violent robberies, extortion, illegal detentions, and money laundering”. The group […]
Continue ReadingIt remains unclear exactly why tens of thousands of migrants attempted to cross into Ceuta, but the EU’s Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner has suggested criminal networks spreading disinformation were to blame – an assertion the Spanish government has agreed with. The crossings came after Spain’s Supreme Court ruled that migrants stopped at sea while trying […]
Continue ReadingPeruvian Foreign Minister Carlos Espá told local media outlet RPP that Chávez had been granted safe passage and had “already left Peru”. While allowed to travel to Mexico, Peru maintains the right “to request the eventual extradition” of Chávez, the Peruvian Foreign Ministry added in a statement. Speaking at her daily media briefing, Mexican President […]
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